PSYC 305 -- Metacognition LECTURE

Metacognition

Awareness of your own thinking; use awareness to plan and improve your learning.

Metacognitive Knowledge

The awareness that individuals possess about their own knowledge and learning.

Declarative Knowledge

Knowledge of your own cognitive abilities.

Procedural Knowledge

Knowledge of how to do things.

Conditional Knowledge

Knowing when to use declarative or procedural knowledge; using things at hand to do other things.

Metacognitive Regulation

Individuals monitor and control their thoughts, which are more conscious.

Planning

The first phase of metacognitive regulation.

Monitoring

The second phase of metacognitive regulation.

Evaluation

The third phase of metacognitive regulation.

Self Regulation

Mediators of your own learning.

Study Efficiency

Finding the most effective ways to study.

Self Awareness

Becoming more self-reliant.

Monitoring and Planning

Better approach gaps in knowledge and problems.

Transfer of Knowledge

Assess the depth of your knowledge and transfer skills to new situations.

Reflective Practice

Review strengths and weaknesses to reflect.

Goal Setting

The process of establishing objectives to achieve.

Self Questioning

Making sure you understand the subject matter and evaluate progress.

Think Aloud

A method of self-talk to articulate thoughts.

Graphic Organizing

A method for brainstorming and organizing information.

SMART Goals

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound goals.

Learning Styles

Different approaches to learning, including visual, verbal, kinesthetic, oral, mathematical, solitary, and social.